GOODNESS OF SMALL THINGS

Showers on a hot summer day, the silence of gentle breeze, the genuine love of a mother, a compliment at perfect timing, a friend who can understand your every thought, a good night’s sleep, memories of childhood days that bring a smile on your face, laughter, dreams that make you wish they were true, a stroll in the garden with a million stars above. Feeling good already?

They all have something common. They often go unnoticed and most importantly they do not have a price tag attached. ‘Good things come in small packages’ is a well- known proverb. Adding a little more, I would say ‘Good things come in small packages and are free of cost’.

In a materialistic world that we are unfortunately living in, there are certain things that no do require thick wallets.  As we grow the quest for fame, power, wealth grows. We prioritize our ambitions and chase it, give all that we have to reach it. In this course, we fail to take time for ourselves and enjoy the little things we come across each day. Worse still, a child barely a year or two old is so much exposed to technology and gadgets that nature, friends, outdoors are no longer as interesting as it used to be. 

The beauty that can be seen through eyes cannot be compared with that on a high definition screen. A house cannot become a home without our loved ones. How much are you ready to pay to watch a perfect sunset or your favourite dish cooked buy your mom?

Money cannot bring happiness when we are left all alone with no one to share. Success is not at its best when there is no one around to appreciate. Implies, money cannot buy friends, family and well-wishers. When life demands all your time and energy, acknowledge the little pleasures that come your way. We fight so much for a living that we forgot there is a life. Talking about things that are free we should remember that the list does not include everything. There are aplenty that demand our sweat, determination and passion. Again, money is not a criterion.

No use in worrying over what we don’t have because they are not worth it. Look around to see the countless blessings, for those numerous that we ignore without a second thought, thank strangers who have made a difference- it could be a smile they share. Life is beautiful only if we see the beauty in everything that is presented to us.